By Jeff on 30 December 2011
The most recent round of UN climate talks produced little of substance. One thing that did emerge was the promotion of something called climate-smart agriculture. Here are some thoughts, photos and links. read more
Posted in Blog / บล็อค, Latest | Tagged climate change, organic
By Jeff on 14 November 2011
Our friends John and Eed at Salsa Kitchen are featuring Fair Earth organic pork this month. Have a look at their website for a discussion of humane livestock rearing. Better yet, visit the restaurant and try some… read more
Posted in Blog / บล็อค | Tagged humane, livestock, organic, pigs
By Jeff on 31 March 2011
The tractor arrived the other day to help prepare our rice fields for a crop of green manure. This video tells the story. read more
Posted in Latest, Videos / วีดีโอ | Tagged organic, rice field
By Jeff on 30 March 2011
Annie and I watch the tractor guy and talk about green manures and the loss of her last baby tooth in this youtube video. read more
Posted in Videos / วีดีโอ | Tagged green manure, organic, rice field
By Jeff on 16 March 2011
Why do farmers burn straw? This essay collects the opinions of several experts based around the world. read more
Posted in Farmshops and Resources | Tagged agriculture, carbon, climate change, compost, health, organic, paddy, rice, rice field, straw
By Jeff on 3 March 2011
Fair Earth Farm was invited to Yangon to talk about the convergence of organic farming and fair trade. See the video talks here. read more
Posted in Videos / วีดีโอ | Tagged agriculture, carbon, climate change, CSA, organic, permaculture, pesticides, rice
By Jeff on 25 February 2011
Do you know much about the food you eat? And what could you do about if you did? Food sovereignty is about knowledge and power. read more
Posted in Blog / บล็อค, Latest | Tagged agriculture, CSA, food sovereignty, health, organic, thailand
By Jeff on 20 February 2011
JJ Organic Market is one of Chiang Mai’s premiere organic venues. Open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, it’s a great place to meet committed organic farmers and buy delicious food. Have a look at these links and pay them a visit soon. read more
Posted in Blog / บล็อค, Latest | Tagged agriculture, markets, organic
By Jeff on 5 January 2011
Chiang Mai’s first community supported agriculture (CSA) network was born Jan. 4, 2011 when youth from the Mae Tha valley delivered 25 boxes of organic produce to Chiang Mai International School. From the responses so far, the network is off to a good start. read more
Posted in Blog / บล็อค | Tagged basket, CSA, health, organic, vegetables
By Les on 27 June 2010
Take care of difficult problems, while they are still easy; Do easy things before they become too hard. read more
Posted in Blog / บล็อค | Tagged Biological pest control, health, herbicides, Integrated Pest Mangement, IPM, organic, pesticides, pests, sprays, vegetables, weeds
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